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Stray Senior Dog Arrives at Shelter—Staff Not Prepared for Microchip Result

Stray Senior Dog Arrives at Shelter—Staff Not Prepared for Microchip Result

Summary

A senior dog named Isabelle was found near a busy intersection in Las Vegas after being missing for two months. She was taken to a shelter, where staff scanned her microchip, contacted her owner, and later she was adopted quickly after being moved to an adoption center.

Key Facts

  • Isabelle is a senior dog found near a busy six-lane road in Las Vegas.
  • A good Samaritan and animal rescue group Hearts Alive Village helped rescue her.
  • She was missing for two months before being found.
  • Isabelle’s original owner could no longer care for her due to declining health.
  • At the shelter, Isabelle showed signs of fear and stress common in kennels.
  • She stayed at the shelter for eight days before being moved to a PetSmart adoption center.
  • A woman adopted Isabelle on the same day she arrived at the adoption center.
  • Isabelle’s story was widely shared on Instagram, gathering over 239,000 views.

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